Economy
The U.S. president criticized Madrid’s refusal to meet the alliance’s new spending target
World Bank keeps China GDP growth forecast at 4.4 percent for 2026 as AI investment supports economy
The economy remains resilient despite global energy and external risks
Record capital goods imports and strong domestic demand weighed on second-quarter growth
India and Japan agreed to deepen cooperation in areas including artificial intelligence, critical minerals, energy and defense
Fresh Eurostat data suggests price pressures in the euro area are becoming less intense
Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix will jointly invest 800 trillion won to build two advanced semiconductor fabrication plants each
Rising energy prices linked to Middle East tensions push inflation above Fed target levels
The move fulfills the EU’s obligations under a trade deal and helps avoid renewed tariff tensions
Proposed central bank digital currency would complement cash and strengthen payment sovereignty
Policymakers remain focused on inflation while supporting economic growth
A new report highlights the rising economic burden of extreme weather across the EU
The central bank warned that geopolitical tensions are clouding the inflation outlook
Eurostat data showed inflation accelerated across both the euro area and the European Union
The central bank raised its short-term policy rate to 1 percent from 0.75 percent, pushing borrowing costs to their highest level since 1995
Mixed signals from inflation and GDP leave policymakers balancing stability and weak momentum
The member states' share of global trade has more than doubled since inception
Sharp decrease is largely attributed to aggressive efforts by Tokyo authorities to stabilize the yen
Private sector activity contracts at fastest pace in 18 months
Nominal gross domestic product increases 0.8 percent during the three-month period
Cereals, rice follow oil surge; meat prices smash record
Baseline forecasts 0.9 percent 2026 expansion rates steady amid oil shock divergence
The first three projects include an oil export facility in Texas, an industrial diamond plant and a natural gas-fired power plant
Public debt $31.27 trillion exceeds annual GDP record borrowing inaction
